Ossipee Lake

Carroll County, New Hampshire

Ossipee Lake is in Ossipee and Freedom, New Hampshire, not far from the New Hampshire-Maine border. Concord and Portland, Maine are under 70 miles away.

The Portland International Jetport is under 55 miles away, and the Portsmouth International Airport is under 75 miles away. For medical care, Huggins Hospital is 18.3 miles away.

Residents can shop for groceries and snacks at several stores and markets within 15 miles. Locals recommend restaurants such as Ossipee Mountain Grill, Pizza Barn, River’s Edge Grille & Tavern, and Smoking Guns BBQ & Butcher Shop.

Endless Opportunities

At 3,257 acres, you’ll be hard-pressed to run out of things to do on Ossipee Lake.

Popular activities on and around the water are hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, swimming, boating, golfing, camping, ice skating, ice fishing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing.

Anglers can expect to find largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, brown trout, black bullhead, white perch, chain pickerel, grass carp, and rainbow trout.

Public access is provided at the Pine River boat ramp, and several marinas offer boat gas and boat dock rentals.

Local Entertainment

A top nearby attraction is Story Land, a quaint amusement park offering numerous rides and attractions. Be sure to bring a swimsuit to enjoy the water rides.

Cranmore Mountain Resort appeals to those new to skiing and offers a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside.

Near the town of Bartlett, located within the White Mountain National Forest, is Diana’s Baths. The Baths are a series of smaller waterfalls that offer a hike that is less than a mile to get to the base of the stream that feeds into them.

Explore Portland

Ossipee Lake’s proximity to Maine also means that the city of Portland isn’t far off.

In Portland, visitors can expect to find great shopping and coffee shops at historic Old Port. In Old Port, most of the buildings are constructed entirely of brick, remnants from Maine’s shipping days. The older architecture makes Old Port an excellent photo destination.

Another top attraction is Allagash Brewery, which offers tastings and a food truck featuring lobster rolls.

Newcomers to Portland are invited to garner an appreciation for the beautiful collections at the Portland Museum of Art.

Explore Concord

Concord, the capital city of New Hampshire, has lots to offer residents of Ossipee Lake.

The top attraction is the independently owned Red River Theatre. This theatre offers screenings of independent films as well as classic movies.

Those more interested in live performances should head to Capitol Center for the Arts. There they will find ballet, country, rock, and Broadway performances.

Another attraction is the Mcauliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, named after Christina Mcauliffe and Alan Shepard. This museum features interactive indoor and outdoor exhibits as well as a planetarium.

A Place to Call Home

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a waterfront property, Ossipee Lake is an excellent choice.